How do I become or re-establish as a patient of Dr. Cox?
Can I establish with Dr. Cox without telemedicine?
How much does a visit cost? Are there discounts?
What conditions is acupuncture used to treat?
What if I need to cancel an appointment?
What are Element Wisdom Cards?
Do you accept Flex Spending or insurance?
How do I become or re-establish as a patient of Dr. Cox?
New patients book and pay for a telemedicine appointment for Dr. Cox to take your take your case. Return patients will also want to book a telemedicine appoint if their case has changed or they wish to establish a new care plan.
Can I establish with Dr. Cox without telemedicine?
Phone consults are recommended for those uncomfortable with technology or who may not have access to a good internet connection at this time. Dr Cox will call the phone number on file if you do not show up in the doxy.me waiting room (our HIPPA safe video service).
Why telemedicine?
In order to make the most of clinic time, only acupuncture treatments and custom herbal formulations are being offered during clinic visits. If you have questions about supplements, diet and lifestyle tips, disease specific questions or wish to create a seasonal health care plan, please schedule a telemedicine appointment. All telemedicine consults are from your home or office using doxy.me our HIPPA safe video conferencing platform.
How much does a visit cost? Are there discounts?
An initial telemedicine or phone consult is $108. After the telemedicine visit patients can choose a single acupuncture visit for $125. All services during a patient’s birthday month are discounted. Simply use the code BDAY in note when scheduling on line or reference your birthday gift when emailing for a visit. In 2024, we will once again offer a discounted acupuncture package of 5 visits. This is a cash or check only offering and the package must be used within 90 days of purchase.
Group cleanses are offered throughout the year. The virtual, group format offers weekly support and substantial savings. Learn more here.
What conditions is acupuncture used to treat?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.
Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance. In contrast, many Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body’s natural painkillers.
Why it’s done: Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including: Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting, Dental pain, Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines, fertility, pregnancy and labor, pain, arthritis, hormonal balance, respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis, sinusitis.
Many patients come to Dr. Cox experiencing diabetes, back pain, pain in their joints, insomnia, low energy levels, allergies, hormone imbalance, tick and parasite concerns, asthma, fertility issues, GI concerns, and many other forms of dis-ease and imbalance. To determine if Dr. Cox is a good fit for your health concerns it is best to book a telemedicine appointment where you can discuss your personal health in a HIPPA compliant atmosphere.
What days are you open?
We have clinic weekly mainly on Tuesdays and Fridays. The best way to see available appointments is via Jane. If these days do not fit your schedule, we encourage you to put yourself on the wait list and our clinic will reach out to you via email.
How do I book an appointment?
We encourage self-booking through our website using Jane. If you are unfamiliar with how to use Jane we will be happy to assist you either over the phone or by using your smart phone at your next appointment. Please let us know if you need any assistance using Jane. We have created this helpful video to show you how to book after you have clicked the Jane link. Telemedicine visits must be paid upon booking at this link or they will be automatically cancelled pay here
What if I need to cancel an appointment?
Appointments must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance. Appointments can be cancelled via email albertaorchard@gmail.com or via the Jane link here.
Where are you located?
We currently have only have 1 location:
In Tuscaloosa, we are located off of University Boulevard in Alberta City. We are on a gravel drive between The Knoll neighborhood and the Moon Winx Lodge. The physical address is 3530 University Blvd. E. Tuscaloosa, Al 35405.
What products do you sell?
Dr Cox specializes is individually compounded granulated Chinese herbs as part of an in-office service. Other suggested supplements may prescribed via our online pharmacies: Fullscript or Crane Pharmacy.
What are Element Wisdom Cards?
Element Wisdom Cards are a self-care tool to be used in continuity of care. The 73 messages have been channeled in season by Dr. Cox. Element Wisdom Cards follow the seasons or your elemental constitution. If you are unfamiliar with what your elemental constitution is try taking our quiz.
Do you accept Flex Spending or Insurance?
Yes, we accept Flex Spending Cards. Please make these and all other credit card payments through our on-line square service prior to your visit. Patients with back pain in certain tiers of PEEHIP and other conditions with other insurances have been reimbursed for acupuncture. Patients should ask their system administrator if they qualify for reimbursement. We do not file insurance, but will provide a receipt on the day of service upon request showing your payment and reason for your visit in our clinic.